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Re: The Red Sox Thread

WEEI reporting that Andrew Bailey's injury is to the UCL (yes there is a UCL in the thumb too) of his thumb.
That injury requires surgery, a cast for 4-6 weeks, and he's likely out 2-3 months

According to Ham he could be out for even longer...

Jarrod Saltamacchia had that surgery near the end of the 2010 season. The surgery typically takes 3-4 months of recovery time. Given that Bailey is a pitcher, it could be longer given that he would need time to rebuild his arm strength and regain his command.

Re: The Red Sox Thread

Originally Posted by Gigi Buffon

That hurts. The Bailey acquisition was the best thing they did all offseason. My feeling is that the Aceves bubble will burst soon enough.

It's an interesting situation that they've ended up with Aceves playing a key role in the bullpen and Bard in the rotation. Part of my feels like they're finally taking that "bridge year" and just trying to develop Bard as a starter, regardless of what happens to the pen in 2012

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Re: The Red Sox Thread

Originally Posted by Yankee Fan in Boston

It's an interesting situation that they've ended up with Aceves playing a key role in the bullpen and Bard in the rotation. Part of my feels like they're finally taking that "bridge year" and just trying to develop Bard as a starter, regardless of what happens to the pen in 2012

Yeah, but a $170 million bridge to where? Organizationally, are you going to let an entire season go down the tubes to develop a starter? We are not talking about KC or Pittsburgh.

Re: The Red Sox Thread

They're essentially all in anyway in terms of payroll unless they really act out of character and blow through the luxury tax limit.

The new CBA really hurt them because they are stuck w/ long term investments that limit their flexibility. They've always respected the luxury tax limit and the new CBA cements that in stone. Given the new strictures and the injuries and Valentine's tired act and this could be a very entertaining season for Yanks fans

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I don't think their season hinges on Bard -- but they've got a few other holes they could have been more aggressive about filling (if they were "all-in" this year, do they really trade Scutaro?).

To be clear, I don't think they are throwing in the towel, but they also don't seem to be putting everything into 2012

Well, they used the Scutaro $$$$ on Punto (a serviceable replacement for Scutaro) and Cody Ross, which addressed a direct need. So, I dont think the Scutaro trade has much to do with them being "all in" or not. I think the fact that they traded Lowrie (oft injured but productive) and Reddick, two decent prospects who could have filled needs, for Melancon and Bailey in the pen, and spent money on Ross shows that they were as "all in" as much as the FO would lead you to believe they are capable of (luxury tax threshold).

Re: The Red Sox Thread

Originally Posted by freebubba

Well, they used the Scutaro $$$$ on Punto (a serviceable replacement for Scutaro) and Cody Ross, which addressed a direct need. So, I dont think the Scutaro trade has much to do with them being "all in" or not. I think the fact that they traded Lowrie (oft injured but productive) and Reddick, two decent prospects who could have filled needs, for Melancon and Bailey in the pen, and spent money on Ross shows that they were as "all in" as much as the FO would lead you to believe they are capable of (luxury tax threshold).

Well, to my knowledge, Punto isn't going to be starting, but fair point about Ross. Generally, though, I can tell you that their offseason moves are facing significant questions up here (especially with the oft-injured Bailey hurt again), and expectations are the lowest they've been in years.

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Starting today at 4:30 p.m., Red Sox manager Bobby Valentine will call in for a weekly segment on the Michael Kay Show on ESPN New York Radio 1050. Each week, we'll also promote the appearance right here on ESPNBoston.com and recap it with the audio clip and partial transcript. The time and day will vary from week to week, but we'll keep you updated. For starters, you can CLICK HERE to listen today at 4:30.